Album Review: The Offspring - "Days Go By"

Hell. Yes. I've been looking forward to this for a while now. Their last album "Rise & Fall, Rage & Grace" ('08) is probably one of my favorite albums of all time. This thing starts out with a bang. These guys are one of the best punk/alt bands when it comes to writing catchy hooks. It's got the political twist for sure, and almost every song you'll catch yourself playing air drums. I'm not sure where the hell Track 6 ("Cruising California") came from...but I could have done without it for sure. Maybe it's their crossover song, but yuck. Besides that, this is everything I wanted and more. 5 out of 5 stars!

Album Review: Smashing Pumpkins - "Oceania"

Whether you've been with them over all these years or just now getting into them, you're going to love it. Super chill sounds (excluding opening track, "Quasar"). This is part of their 44 song work-in-progress, so it's kind of an album within an album. It's always awesome when bands get creative like this; it makes them stand out from the rest. This has a really nice groove to it. In my opinion, this is a work of art, even though not EVERY song caught my utmost attention. If that makes any sense. 4 out of 5 stars!

Album Review: Jimmy Fallon - "Blow Your Pants Off"

 

 Jimmy Fallon. 'Nuff said. 5 out of 5 stars!

Album Review: Smile Empty Soul - "3's"

 

I remember jamming these guys in my car all through high school. I love how they're sticking to their same sound. A lot of bands change too much over the years of being together. When I first started listening to this, it reminded me a bit of early Incubus. This entire album is pretty driving and angry. It seems like a good album to listen to when you're frustrated or need to blow off some steam. Not a whole lot of slow tracks so be ready to rock. My favorite was "Let Go." 4 out of 5 stars.